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The Minnesota men's basketball team has lost out on another recruit the Gophers were thought to be a frontrunner to sign. After being spurned by Krys Faber a few weeks ago, coach Tubby Smith and staff learned tonight that Verdell Jones, a point guard out of Champaign, Illinois, is heading to Indiana...
Sophomore forward Damian Johnson was named men's Breakthrough Athlete of the Year at the second-annual Golden Goldys last night at the Radisson Hotel on campus.
Johnson won the award after leading the Gophers with 46 blocks and also grabbing 59 steals.
Johnson, arguably the star of the Goph...
Three former players from the Minnesota football team inked free agent contracts with NFL teams recently. Linebacker Mike Sherels signed with the Minnesota Vikings, fullback Justin Valentine signed with the New York Jets and wideout Ernie Wheelwright signed on with the Baltimore Ravens.&n...
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